Revealed: The most in demand jobs around the world

Can you guess which job is hardest to fill? Here is where you'll need extra planning to get your recruiting done

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Juliette Willow 03 Jun 2014

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If your company relies on a workforce of tradespeople, expect a hard time replacing them. Trades are the hardest positions to fill, according to results from ManpowerGroup’s eighth annual talent shortage survey.

“Talent shortages continue to persist and are impeding employers’ ability to deliver value for their customers,” said Jonas Prising, ManpowerGroup CEO. “Due to the lack of applicants with the right technical competencies, experience and soft skills, one out of three employers struggle to fill open roles. For nearly a decade skilled trades and STEM positions are among the top 10 hardest jobs to fill, both globally and in the U.S.”

Most developed countries are concerned about the shortage affecting their companies’ ability to serve clients, according to survey responses.

The top 10 hardest jobs to fill globally and in the U.S. are:

Global Hardest Jobs to Fill in 2014

U.S. Hardest Jobs to Fill in 2014

1. Skilled Trades

Skilled Trades

2. Engineers

Restaurant & Hotel Staff

3. Technicians

Sales Representatives

4. Sales Representatives

Teachers

5. Accounting & Finance Staff

Drivers

6. Management / Executives

Accounting & Finance Staff

7. Sales Managers

Laborers

8. IT Staff

IT Staff

9. Office Support Staff

Engineers

10. Drivers

Nurses

Australia: Hardest Jobs to Fill in 2014

New Zealand: Hardest Jobs to Fill in 2014

1. Skilled Trades

Engineers

2. Engineers

Sales Representatives

3. Sales Representatives

IT Staff

4. Management/Executives

Skilled Trades

5. Accounting & Finance Staff

Management/Executive

6. IT Staff

Technicians

7. Technicians

Accounting & Finance Staff

8. Laborers

Customer Support

9. Machine Operators

Machine Operators

10. Doctors & Health Professionals

Supervisor

Canada: Hardest Jobs to Fill in 2014

Skilled Trades

Engineers

Management/Executive

Sales Representatives

Technicians

Drivers

Accounting & Finance Staff

IT Staff

Teachers

Laborers

The state of the talent shortage in…

Australia
45% of employers are having difficulty filling jobs

US
39% of employers struggle to fill vacancies, 10% less than the previous year

Canada
34% of Canadian employers struggle to fill open positions, 9% more than last year

New Zealand
A majority 51% of New Zealand employers struggle to fill positions

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